Zoe Ball still absent from BBC Radio 2 show – when is she back?

The Radio 2 presenter has taken a break from the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, which runs from 6.30am – 9.30am each weekday morning. 

Her last show was a Eurovision special on Friday, May 12 and she has been off ever since.

Has Zoe Ball left BBC Radio 2?

Zoe Ball is taking a two-and-a-half-week holiday break from her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show.

working.
promise… ????#mammamia #ihaveadream pic.twitter.com/auuME4ivMT

— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall) May 19, 2023

Last week, on Twitter, she updated fans as to her whereabouts, posting a photo of herself sunbathing with the caption: “working. promise…#mammamia #ihaveadream.”

Fans commented on the post, wishing Ball a happy holiday and calling for her quick return to the show.

One person said: “Forget work and spoil yourself rotten Zoe.”

Another added: “Enjoy yourself, Gary is taking care for you !”

While a third person commented: “We miss you on the breakfast show. Our drive to school isn’t the same. Looks horrible btw.”

Who is filling in for Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2?

Fellow Radio 2 presenter Gary Davies has been filling in on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show in her absence. 

He has been in from 6.30am on weekdays since Monday, May 15. 

Zoe Ball (centre) is taking a break from BBC Radio 2. (Image: PA/BBC)

Davies will continue to fill the position until Ball‘s return on June 7.

Nicki Chapman and Gaby Roslin will also fill on for a day each on Monday, May 29 and Friday, June 2, respectively.

When is Zoe Ball back on BBC Radio 2?

According to the BBC Radio 2 website, Ball will return to her regular breakfast show on Wednesday, June 7.

She will, as usual, be joined by Tina Daheley on the news, Richie Anderson on travel and Mike Williams on sport. 

You can listen to The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 weekdays between 6.30am and 9.30am or catch on previous episodes on BBC Sounds.